1st class electrician

Colonial Group; Rapid City (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GCC is an equal opportunity employer and a leading producer of cement, concrete and related construction materials in the United States and Mexico. We seek an experienced Electrician to support our Rapid City plant with routine maintenance, testing, installation and repairs of electrical systems.

Under the supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor, you will test, troubleshoot, repair, install and wire devices and motors, maintain safety practices, and contribute to continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Graduate of vocational school with emphasis on basic electricity and electronics -or- equipment training in military service schools.
• Minimum of four years on-the-job training.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• High school graduate -or- equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Test, inspect, troubleshoot, repair, install and wire all electrical devices and circuits in the plant.
• Test, dismantle, repair, and assess electrical motors.
• Install cable, conduit, fittings, fixtures, wiring and connections for new or replacement facilities.
• Maintain and troubleshoot opacity, emission and process monitors.
• Follow safety policies and maintain a safe working environment.
• Work under supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor and mentor trainees as needed.

Skills

Electrical troubleshooting

Mechanical aptitude

Basic electricity

Education

Vocational school training (electricity/electronics)

Military equipment training

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Hand tools

Test equipment (electrical)

Power tools

Grinders

Drill press

Bearing pullers

Job description

What You Will Do

Under the supervision of the Electric Shop Supervisor, tests, inspects, troubleshoots, repairs, installs and wires all electrical devices and circuits in the plant. Test, dismantle, repair, and assess any electrical motor. Install cable, conduit, fittings, fixtures, wiring and make connections for new or replacement facilities.

• Maintains and troubleshoot opacity, emission and process monitors.
• Inspect/test any equipment/apparatus to determine extent of damage/location/nature of repairs needed.
• Dismantles, inspects, repairs, replaces or adjusts faulty parts and wiring on electrical equipment used in shops or plant.
• Reassembles, tests, adjusts, insulates and paints electrical apparatus as required including mechanical equipment if feasible.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.
• Install new equipment.
• Will maintain a safe working environment, electrical safety, adherence to safety policies and practices, daily housekeeping of assigned area, perform daily workplace inspections (look for missing/burned out lights, open conduits/condulets, broken conduits, air leaks, oil leaks), adhere to plant storeroom policy (parts issues/returns in a timely manner), and use and care for plant radios properly.
• Be familiar with MSHA safety rules, safety procedures for plant mobile equipment, lockout/tagout policy, confined space permit policy, hot work policy, emergency response plan, arc flash/shock and burn protection, proper containment and disposal process (via Waste Management Plan) for lubricants, paints/solvents and other environmentally sensitive materials.
• Ensure quality of work performed, continuous improvement system, observe and promote best practices, good time management and be able to troubleshoot/analyze root cause failure.
• Will work where and when needed as directed by plant supervisory personnel to meet plant needs.

Experience Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Graduate of vocational school with emphasis on basic electricity and electronics -or- equipment training in military service schools.
• Minimum of four years on-the-job training.
• Basic mechanical aptitude.
• High school graduate -or- equivalent.

Tools & Equipment:

• Hand tools (furnishes own), test equipment (electrical and instrumental), power tools, grinders, drill press, bearing pullers, etc.

Materials:

• All types of AC and DC electrical equipment including meters, instruments, motors, PLCs, air compressors, relays, control equipment, switches, circuit breakers and transformers. Hydraulic, pneumatic and magnetic equipment, repair and replacement parts and supplies, insulation materials, wires, cables, hardware, solder, paint, etc.

Source of Supervision:

• Electric Shop Supervisor.

Direction Exercised:

• Works alone or directs Electricians 2nd and 3rd Class as assigned or required. Acts as a mentor to the Electrical Trainees.

Who we are:

GCC is a world-class company that produces, distributes and markets cement, ready-mixed concrete, aggregates, and innovative products related to the construction industries in Mexico and the United States. We take pride in being a market leader with a culture of innovation, high performance and safety. GCC offers a very competitive benefits program including paid time off, medical, dental, vision, short and long-term disability insurance plans, and a 401K.

You will love working here because:

At GCC, employees are our most important resource. As a part of the GCC family, you'll be welcomed into a culture that promotes the company vision and internal career growth. Our company vision is to have our customers recognize us as a business partner that generates the most value for their construction projects. We're a sustainable growing company, a great place to work, and a solid investment for our shareholders. GCC is an enterprise with a global and sustainable approach. Our production is mainly devoted to the manufacture and sale of gray Portland cement, mortar, premixed concrete, concrete blocks, plaster, aggregates, and other construction materials. Join the family!

An Equal Opportunity Employer

GCC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, genetic information, or any other status protected by law or regulation. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that selection decisions are based on job-related factors.